Friday, February 1, 2013

Spicy Apricot Grilled Chicken

While trying to come up with ideas on how to use up the apricot preserves I purchased, I stumbled across this recipe on Grilling.com.  OMG, can you say yum?  I mean, never mind how good the chicken wings actually looked, but the list of ingredients was right up my alley.  All the flavors I use and love so often.... just mixed with some apricot preserves.  Although, I continued my search for ideas for a little while longer, I knew, without a doubt, this would be the one I would make.  And it did not disappoint!!

Spicy Apricot Grilled Chicken
Adapted from Grilling.com
- Serves 2 -
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the chicken, until well combined.  Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.  Place chicken in resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over.  Seal bag and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Preheat grill to 375 degrees F.  Clean and oil grill grates.  Remove chicken from marinade and discard.  Place the chicken over direct heat and grill 8-10 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.  Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!

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9 comments:

  1. Note to self: must use orange marmalade in the fridge to make this recipe.

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  2. Sweet, spicy ... sigh. Chicken and apricots were born to be together - a classic combination!

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  3. i'm always trying to smear preserves on chicken to use up jars in my fridge. It turns out just "ok". I like this recipe of adding some worcestershire and mustard. Now that brings it up a level.

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  4. Oh, this sounds good to me...have a great weekend!

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  5. Oh thank you - this is dinner tonight!
    Mary x

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  6. Great combination of flavors! The chicken looks amazing.

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  7. Love this sweet and spicy marinade..the chicken looks delish.

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  8. That is going on my "try soon" list! Grilling.com is a great resource if I do say so myself!

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